Classical Languages (Greek, Joint Honors, TEP)
In choosing to study ancient Greek you will be learning to read, in the original language, the literature, thought and culture of one of the civilisations that shaped the western world. During the course of your studies you will read a wide variety of texts, including epic, tragedy, comedy, philosophy and history writing. Whether you are taking up Greek as a beginner or continuing your language studies, the main emphasis of the course is on studying ancient texts both as literature and as a gateway into culture and thought.
This course is combined with another subject chosen from a range of options within the area of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer you the possibility of learning Greek as a beginner or of continuing your studies, if you have studied Greek at school (e.g. for the Leaving Certificate, 'A' level, or International and European Baccalaureate).
Joint Honors Greek B
Junior Freshman
Senior Freshman
In the Senior Freshman year, students may take 20 or 40 ECTS modules in Greek depending on the pathway followed. Modules include:
Junior Sophister
In the Junior Sophister Year, your module choices will depend on your chosen degree outcome (Joint Honors, Major with Minor). For full details, see the Classics Undergraduate Handbook (Joint Honors). Modules include:
- CLU33381 Greek Close Reading (CLU33383 with project)
- CLU33351 Greek Philosophy
- CLU33352 Greek Epic
- CLU33312 Greek Independent Project B
- CLU33340 Cultural History
Senior Sophister
20 ECTS Greek Topics from this list (options vary from year to year):
- CLU44381 The Greek Novel
- CLU44382 Plutarch
- CLU43484 Greek Historians
- CLU44385 Hellenistic Poetry
- CLU44386 Wisdom and Tradition
- CLU44390 Greek Lyric Poetry
- CLU44391 How to be Happy
20 ECTS Special Subjects (Major award only) from this list:
- CLU44553 Roman Satire
- CLU44555 The Ancient Novel
- CLU44551 Public Speaking
- CLU44556 Memory and Dynasty
- CLU44557 After Alexander
- CLU44561 The Roman Games
Or from this list, subject to Departmental Approval:
- CLU44501+CLU44502 Entertainment and Spectacle
- CLU44503+CLU44504 Ancient Cyprus
- CLU44505+CLU44506 Goddesses of the Ancient Mediterranean
- CLU44507+CLU44508 Kings and Cities
- CLU44509+CLU44510 Anthropology and the Greeks
- CLU44511+CLU44512 Constantine
- CLU44552 Early Christianity
- CLU44556 Memory and Dynasty
- CLU44557 After Alexander
Joint Honors Greek A
Junior Freshman
Senior Freshman
In the Senior Freshman year, students may take 20 or 40 ECTS modules in Greek depending on the pathway followed. Modules include:
Junior Sophister
In the Junior Sophister Year, your module choices will depend on your chosen degree outcome (Joint Honors, Major with Minor). For full details, see the Classics Undergraduate Handbook (Joint Honors). Modules include:
- CLU33381 Greek Close Reading (CLU33383 with project)
- CLU33351 Greek Philosophy
- CLU33352 Greek Epic
- CLU33310 Greek Independent Project A
- CLU33340 Cultural History
Senior Sophister
20 ECTS Greek Topics from this list (options vary from year to year):
- CLU44381 The Greek Novel
- CLU44382 Plutarch
- CLU43484 Greek Historians
- CLU44385 Hellenistic Poetry
- CLU44386 Wisdom and Tradition
- CLU44390 Greek Lyric Poetry
- CLU44391 How to be Happy
20 ECTS Special Subjects (Major award only) from this list:
- CLU44553 Roman Satire
- CLU44555 The Ancient Novel
- CLU44551 Public Speaking
- CLU44556 Memory and Dynasty
- CLU44557 After Alexander
- CLU44561 The Roman Games
Or from this list, subject to Departmental Approval: